Program Overview
The Applied Communication at University of Michigan Flint is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 829 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 554 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Flint, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Communication Theory
- Applied Communication Research Methods
- Leadership as a Communication Phenomenon
- Communication Consulting and Training
- Case Studies in Communication Technologies and Interfaces
- Case Studies in Persuasion
- Case Studies in Communication, Culture, and Difference
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Completion of a bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
- A statement of purpose describing the applicants reasons for pursuing the degree, including how the applicants education and/or professional experience have prepared the applicant for the program, and the applicants experience with and attitudes towards online learning
- Official transcripts from each college and university attended
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 829 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 554 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 829 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 554 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan Flint directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Michigan Flint
University of Michigan Flint
United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
